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2016 Mercedes-Benz GLS

GermanyGasolineAWDSUV

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Specifications

Vehicle DetailsPowertrainDimensionsEngine & PerformanceDimensions & WeightExteriorInteriorFeaturesSafety & SecurityOther

Vehicle Details

Year
2016
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
GLS
Body Style
SUV
Generation
X166 Facelift
Seats
7
Doors
5
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic

Powertrain

Engine Name
500 4MATIC 9G-Tronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
455 hp
Power (kW)
335 kW
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
0–60 mph
5.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
5.3 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length
5,130 mm (202.0 in)
Width
1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height
1,850 mm (72.8 in)
Wheelbase
3,080 mm (121.3 in)
Curb weight
2,460 kg (5,423 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,250 - 5,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,800 - 3,500 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
  • 0W-30
  • 0W-40
Engine Configuration
4,663 cc
Bore
92.9 mm (3.7 in)
Stroke
86 mm (3.4 in)
Compression Ratio
10.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Twin-turbo
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Service Intervals
Air Filter
80,000 km (49,710 mi)
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
200,000 km / 10 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission
Automatic

Brakes

Parking Brake
Electric
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated

Suspensions

Spring, Front
Coil
Spring, Rear
Coil
Suspension, Front
Independent
Yes

Fuel

General
Tank Volume
100 litres
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Emission Class
E
WLTP Consumption

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Width, with Mirrors
2,141 mm (84.3 in)
Track, Front
1,660 mm (65.4 in)
Track, Rear
1,680 mm (66.1 in)
Overhang, Front
890 mm (35.0 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,165 mm (45.9 in)
Turning Circle

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
SUV
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
360° Camera
Optional
360° Camera
Rear

Safety & Security

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
Optional

Brake Systems

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)

Other

Warranty

Manufacturer
2 years
Body Protection
3 years
Rust Damage
30 years

Identification

VIN Location
Left Side Casing of Window
Yes
Pillar
Mercedes-Benz emblem
Low (l/100km) (WLTP)
20.9 - 21.1 litres / 100 km
Medium (l/100km)
13.1 - 14.1 litres / 100 km
High (l/100km)
11.2 - 11.9 litres / 100 km
Extra High (l/100km)
12.2 - 13 litres / 100 km
Combined (l/100km)
13.2 - 14 litres / 100 km
Emission WLTP
CO₂, Combined
300 - 317 g/km
12.4 m
Ground Clearance
216 mm (8.5 in)

Interior

Head Room, Front
1,046 mm (41.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
1,015 mm (40.0 in)
Head Room, Third Row
988 mm (38.9 in)
Leg Room, Front
508 mm (20.0 in)
Leg Room, Rear
727 mm (28.6 in)
Leg Room, Third Row
458 mm (18.0 in)
Knee Room, Front
475 mm (18.7 in)

Weight

Gross Weight
3,250 kg (7,165 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
3,500 kg (7,716 lb)
Cargo Capacity
790 kg (1,742 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windscreen Wipers
Rear Wiper
Yes
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Tinted Windows
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Yes
Roof Railing
Yes
Electric
Optional
Other Equipment › Roof Railing
Roof Railing Type
Raised Rails (Open Rails)

Lights

Main Beam
LED
Low Beam
LED
Rear Lights
LED
Daytime Running Light
LED
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Main Beam Assist
  • Headlight Range Adjustment
Fog Lights
Front
Yes

Rims & Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Direct
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
112
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
66.5
Tightening Torque
150 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Display
Yes
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Climate Control › Air Condition
Refrigerant
  • R1234yf
  • R134A
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Inputs
USB
App-Connect
Optional
Bluetooth
Phone
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
DVD
Optional
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Yes
Connectivity › App-Connect
Android Auto
Optional
Apple CarPlay
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
  • Tilt
  • Telescope
Sport
Optional
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Channels
Yes
Volume
Yes

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Yes
Automatic Close
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
680 litres
Volume, Back Seat Collapsed
2,300 litres
Depth
570 mm (22.4 in)
Depth, Back Seat Collapsed
2,025 mm (79.7 in)

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Optional

Other Features

GPS
Optional
Start & Stop
Yes
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Driver Alertness Warning (DAW)
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes

Safety Testing

General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
IIHS
Latch Ease of Use
Good

Airbags

Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
DriverYes
PassengerYes
Rear-
Side Chest Airbag

Child Protection

Isofix
  • Passenger: -
  • Rear: Yes
B-Pillar, Right
Behind Pedals
Yes

Car Classification

American Classification
Full-Size SUV
British Classification
Large 4x4
Australian Classification
Upper Large SUV
European Segment
J-Segment JE-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large SUV

Spare Parts BETA

Bulb Types
Low Beam
H7
Main Beam
H7
Turn Indicators, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
GLS
8.9

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body
Knee Room, Rear
727 mm (28.6 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,482 mm (58.3 in)
Hip Room, Third Row
1,282 mm (50.5 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,540 mm (60.6 in)
Shoulder Room, Rear
1,529 mm (60.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Third Row
1,295 mm (51.0 in)
Fog Lights › Front
Cornering Lights
Yes
Mute Audio
Yes
Height
882 mm (34.7 in)
Sill Height
824 mm (32.4 in)
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Yes
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Second Seat Row › Collapsible
Heated Seats
Optional
Third/Fourth Seat Row
Third Seat Row
Yes
DriverYes
PassengerYes
RearOptional
SUV
Variant
GLS SUV Generations1 of 4
Year
Powertrain
Horsepower
455 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic